Head-to-Head Comparison
Mizuno · Race Super

Wave Rebellion Pro 2

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
Stack38mm
Weight215g
Drop1.5mm
New Balance · Race Super
WINNER

FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2

85
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2
Stack35mm
Weight209g
Drop8mm

Key Differences & Advantages

85–84 · strong

Why choose Wave Rebellion Pro 2?Buy Wave Rebellion Pro 2 if

+0.9 Cushioning & Softness

+0.9 Underfoot Rebound: Snappier propulsion and mechanical return through toe-off.

Why choose FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2?Buy FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 if

+1.8 Stability & Support

+1.8 Stability & Support: Better measured rating in wear-test consensus.

The Runner's Pick

Final Decision: Who Buys Which Model?

Side-by-side selection criteria grounded in verified mechanical specs

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
Mizuno

Wave Rebellion Pro 2

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Choose the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 if:

Choose the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 if your priority is plush impact absorption and deep underfoot comfort powered by MIZUNO ENERZY Lite midsole foam paired with a carbon plate (215g). It is the better match for runners targeting high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising over the FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2's focus on neutral support and surefooted stride containment.

1.5mm drop · 215g · $250Audit
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2
New Balance

FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2

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Choose the FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 if:

Choose the FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 if your priority is a secure, planted base with confident guidance powered by FuelCell PEBA supercritical foam paired with a carbon plate (209g). It is the better match for runners targeting neutral support and surefooted stride containment over the Wave Rebellion Pro 2's focus on high-mileage protection and low-impact recovery cruising.

8mm drop · 209g · $200Audit
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Dealbreaker Warnings · Who Should Skip These

Critical biomechanical trade-offs to avoid buying the wrong shoe

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2

Skip Wave Rebellion Pro 2 if your typical workout calls for a specialized racer rather than a durable daily trainer.

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2

Skip FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 if your typical workout calls for a specialized racer rather than a durable daily trainer.

8-Axis Telemetry Radar

FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 leads by +1.0 PTS

Wave84vsFuelCell85
CushioningEnergy ReturnWeight EfficiencyStabilityTractionUpper ComfortBreathabilityDurability
🔬 Inspect Granular Lab Specs & Fit Telemetry▼

Fit & Sizing Consensus

Real-world wear-test consensus across runner foot profiles

Wave Rebellion Pro 2
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2
Sizing LengthSizing differs
Runs Small
Wave64%
True to Size
FuelCell84%
Runs Large
Wave Rebellion Pro 2: Runs small — consider 0.5 size up(n=22)
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2: True to size(n=25)
Toe Box WidthSizing differs
Performance Tight
FuelCell78%
Standard
Wave74%
Wide
Wave Rebellion Pro 2: Standard width(n=23)
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2: Performance tight / narrow(n=22)
Arch SupportSizing differs
Flat / Low
Wave66%
Neutral Stability
FuelCell74%
High Arch
Wave Rebellion Pro 2: Flat / low arch(n=17)
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2: Neutral stability / moderate arch(n=18)
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 — eight cohort-calibrated radar axes scored one to ten. Delta is Wave Rebellion Pro 2 minus FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2; positive favors Wave Rebellion Pro 2. Score provenance: v1.0, data vintage 2026-10-27. Meta-Score weights score band names.
RADAR AXISWave Rebellion Pro 2FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2Δ DELTACOHORT RANK
Cushioning & Softness9.48.5+0.9 (Wave Rebellion Pro 2 higher by 0.9)#17/23
Energy Return & Bounce9.99.5+0.4 (Wave Rebellion Pro 2 higher by 0.4)#17/23
Weight Efficiency9.99.7+0.2 (Wave Rebellion Pro 2 higher by 0.2)#17/23
Stability & Support5.06.8−1.8 (FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 higher by NaN)#17/23
Traction & Grip7.57.8−0.3 (FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 higher by NaN)#17/23
Upper Comfort & Lockdown7.67.9−0.3 (FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 higher by NaN)#17/23
Breathability8.08.8−0.8 (FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 higher by NaN)#17/23
Durability4.75.4−0.7 (FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 higher by NaN)#17/23
Meta-Score84strong85strong−1.0Calibrated

The Record · Specification Telemetry

Cohort-relative percentiles and verified technical specs

Wave Rebellion Pro 2
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2
Weight (US Men's 9)Lighter than 96% of daily trainers
Wave Rebellion Pro 2215g
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2209g

›New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 saves 6g per stride, noticeable after mile 6 of continuous running.

Heel Cushion StackMore underfoot foam than 48% of trainers
Wave Rebellion Pro 238.0mm
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v235.0mm

›Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 delivers 3.0mm more vibration isolation for long recovery efforts than FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2.

Heel-to-Toe DropΔ 6.5mm
Wave Rebellion Pro 21.5mm
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v28.0mm

›FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2's 8mm drop shifts load toward the knees/quads, while Wave Rebellion Pro 2's 1.5mm drop engages the Achilles and calves.

Midsole Foam & Energy ReturnHigher rebound than 97% of tested foams
MIZUNO ENERZY Lite midsole foam9.9/10
FuelCell PEBA supercritical foam9.5/10

›MIZUNO ENERZY Lite midsole foam yields a springier, high-rebound toe-off compared to FuelCell PEBA supercritical foam's grounded, stable feel.

Outsole Durability & TractionTougher rubber than 57% of road shoes
X10 carbon rubber outsole4.7/10
Targeted lightweight carbon-rubber pods5.4/10

›FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 utilizes Targeted lightweight carbon-rubber pods compound formulated for extended 500+ mile abrasive asphalt longevity.

Quiver Overlap

Direct Race Super Rivals

2-Shoe Rotation Strategy

Both models occupy the exact same race super slot on your shoe rack. Rather than buying both, runner consensus suggests picking the lighter FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 (209g) for quicker cadence, or the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 for its MIZUNO ENERZY Lite midsole foam ride feel and structure.

Wave Rebellion Pro 2 RoleRace Super Workhorse
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 RoleAlternative Race Super

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